The SEC had center stage last week with the biggest game on the schedule, and Alabama and Florida put on a show. The only thing that didn’t go according to plan was Auburn falling at Penn State, and perhaps Mississippi State’s loss in Memphis. The SEC continues to roll.
We have 10 teams playing in conference battles, while three teams are still playing out of conference and Mississippi enjoys a bye week. Below, we look at the best bets from the SEC in Week 4, with expert college football picks and predictions.
SEC best bets for Week 4
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3:15 p.m. ET.
Georgia (-35.5, -105) at Vanderbilt (Saturday at noon ET)
Georgia packs up and plays its first true road game in Nashville against what should be an overwhelmed Vanderbilt side.
The Bulldogs have averaged 48.0 PPG across the past two games against UAB and South Carolina, both Over results, after scratching out a 10-3 win against Clemson in a neutral-site game in Charlotte.
The Commodores have really struggled in head coach Clark Lea’s first season. Falling 23-3 to FCS East Tennessee State in the opener, they surprised Colorado State 24-21 on the road, but returned home and were dusted 41-23 by Stanford. The Commodores are 0-2 SU/ATS in two games at home, and they have lost by at least 18 in both. Expect things to get worse – a lot worse.
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Texas A&M (-4.5, -108) vs. Arkansas (Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET)
The Aggies and Razorbacks meet in a neutral-site game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The Aggies have been amazing defensively so far, allowing a total of just 17 points through three games, including a shutout of New Mexico last weekend. The Under has cashed in all three outings.
The Razorbacks have won and covered all three games to date, including a win over Texas as 5.5-point underdogs at home. While they have been an amazing story, posting 282.3 rushing yards per game and 41.0 PPG, I am just not feeling Arkansas.
A&M will clamp down on the Arkansas rushing attack, and the Aggies will grind out a nice win in the Metroplex in this important SEC West clash.
Georgia State at Auburn (-27.5, -105) (Saturday at 4 p.m. ET)
The Georgia State Panthers picked up their first win 20-9 against Charlotte last week, but facing an SEC foe is an entirely different animal.
The Tigers rolled up 60 points against Akron, and 62 points against FCS Alabama State, but were stopped in a 28-20 loss at Penn State in a great game last weekend. They’re back home where they’re 2-0 SU/ATS while hitting the Over both times.
I think this is a tremendous line for those playing the favorite. Auburn has rolled up 506.7 total yards per game, 288.0 rushing per per game and 47.3 PPG to rank second in the nation. Georgia State was blasted 43-10 at Army against a run-heavy team and pounded 59-17 at North Carolina. They won’t fare any better against a good SEC team.
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